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Industrial Development Authority of Roanoke County
10 a.m.
August 6, 1997
Members Present: Other guests:
Bill Branch, Chairman Brian Duncan, Terry Harrington,
Carole Brackman Diane Hyatt, Don Karnes
Rick Cranwell George Assaid
Ron Martin
Carson Quarles, Vice-Chairman Members Absent:
Darnall Vinyard
Tim Gubala, Secretary-Treasurer
Ed Natt, Counsel
Bill Branch called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. in the conference room of the Roanoke County
Administration Building. He asked that the Authority review the minutes of the July 9, 1997 meeting.
• Upon motion by Carson Quarles,seconded by Darnall Vinyard,the minutes were approved by unanimous
voice vote.
Old Business:
Budget Appropriation -Hollins Village Mini-grant Program
Diane Hyatt explained that the budget amendment included in the packet was a housekeeping measure that
would allow the Finance Staff to process payment of several mini-grant applications that were previously
approved and should have been paid prior to July 1, 1997. Carson Quarles moved to approve the budget
amendment which was seconded by Darnall Vinyard and approved by unanimous voice vote.
Status Report-Valley TechPark Project
Brian Duncan briefed the Authority on the status of the Valley TechPark project. He reported that the
contractor had expended $212,766 of the $699,500 approved by the Board of Supervisors for Phase II
grading at Valley TechPark. He said he would brief the Authority shortly on Acken Signs' request for a
change order.
Status Report-Kroger project
Tim Gubala reported that all of the property transactions the Authority was responsible for have been
completed. This included acquisition of the Epperly and Country East LLC properties and the execution
of the performance agreement.
Request for Change Order-Acken Sign Company.
Brian Duncan reported that the original contract with Acken Signs to construct the monument sign at Valley
Tech Park was $8,053. Acken asked for$10,052 because of an increase in material costs. The Authority
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asked for an overview of the sign specifications. Brian introduced George Assaid who described the sign
as being 15 feet high, 10 feet wide and 2 feet thick; constructed of 3/8-inch aluminum with reinforcing at
the joints. The recommended changes included an increase in the thickness of the metal from 3/32-inch
to 3/8-inch and the addition of the reinforcement joints. Rick Cranwell made a motion, seconded by
Darnall Vinyard to issue a change order for the sign. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote with Ron
Martin abstaining.
New Business:
Noise Ordinance review-Billy Branch introduced Director of Planning Terry Harrington who gave a brief
overview of the noise ordinance in Roanoke County. He cited two recent complaints regarding a wood
chipping operation in Southwest County and the chiller at the new Food Lion in North County. Terry noted
• that the Board of Supervisors had requested the amendments to allow the County to control noises after 10
p.m. at night and before 7 a.m. in the morning, seven days a week. The ordinance would also apply to
commercial and industrial areas,which were currently exempted in the noise ordinance. There are waiver
provisions which can be granted in perpetuity by the Board of Supervisors. •
Ed Natt advised the Authority that this ordinance is one which the Supervisors requested their comments.
Carson Quarles,Rick Cranwell and Carole Brackman had questions and concerns that the ordinance might
send the wrong signal to business and industry; the ordinance was too broad and could be a deterrent to
economic development. Ed Natt explained the legal process atGeneral District Court and how the judicial
system sought to have the parties resolve complaints outside of the courtroom.
Carson Quarles moved to delete the 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. language and leave the ordinance as it is. Rick
Cranwell-seconded and the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Nomination of Neil Gallagher
Bill Branch reported that the Board of Supervisors have nominated Neil Gallagher, Cave Spring District,
to fill the unexpired term of Guy Byrd. Action on this nomination will occur on August 19, 1997.
Treasurer's Report and Budget
Bill Branch asked Tim Gubala to give the Treasurer's Report. Tim referred the Authority members to the
report for June which shows the ending balances on the four accounts that the Authority had. These funds
were transferred to the County under the terms of the agreement executed between the Authority and the
County . Diane Hyatt said that the Authority would receive a monthly printout by their next meeting. Tim
Gubala indicated that the annual audit is underway and the Authority should hear more about it at their next
meeting.
There being no other business, the Authority voted to adjourn at 10:40 a.m. and set the next meeting for
September 3, 1997; if action is needed.
Respectfully submitted,
CatAird-'\
Timothy W. Gu ala
Secretary- Treasurer